Reviews for the HP Envy 15-u001ng x360

74%HP Envy x360-15t Touch Convertible Review | NotebookcheckJealous? The HP Envy 15-u001ng wants to make other convertible users jealous with its 360-degree hinge and the metal case. Read our review to find out why this is probably not going to happen.

60%HP Envy 15 x360 reviewSource: Trusted ReviewsThis machine looks good and has reasonable power, but it’s unremarkable in laptop mode and is too large to work as a convincing tablet – and the poor screen afflicts both types of usage. The HP’s £649 price would go further on a standard mid-range laptop, which makes the latest Envy only worth consideration if you really do need a hybrid with a 15.6-inch screen. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2014Rating:Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 60% display: 40% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60% emissions: 90%

60%HP Envy x360Source: Computer ShopperAt the end of the day, while we appreciate the HP Envy x360's attempt to please users seeking a laptop and tablet in one device, we think it's simply too big, heavy, and unwieldy to serve the latter function. And while the concept of a big-screened convertible has merit for its other modes—using the tent or stand mode to show a presentation or watch a movie—the Envy is handicapped by its brief battery life and compromised display. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2014Rating:Total score: 60%

60%HP Envy x360 reviewSource: Expert ReviewsIf you want a large but versatile laptop, the HP Envy x360 is worth a look, but you must be prepared to accept the compromises detailed above. You should also consider whether a flexible laptop this large is useful. If you use your laptop in bed or on the train, for example, this could be the device for you, but if you're mostly deskbound, get a different laptop. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/24/2014Rating:Total score: 60%

60%HP Envy x360 15tSource: PC MagThe HP Envy x360 15t winds up being a pretty good laptop, but a mediocre tablet. It feels like HP still figuring out the tablet half of the hybrid equation, as evidenced by the system's shorter battery life, lackluster display, and odd asymmetrical design. Lenovo's multiple Yoga laptops offer a far more polished version of the laptop, but the best midrange convertible-hybrid laptop remains our Editors' Choice Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-B5224. It has better overall performance and battery life, and a better tablet experience. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2014Rating:Total score: 60%

60%HP Envy x360 review: This 360-degree laptop is about versatility, not powerSource: PC WorldAs all-purpose laptops go, the Envy x360 does a pretty good job with multimedia, and general business users who can benefit from its multiple display options should take a look. But the absence of 5GHz Wi-Fi and a slow hard drive are definite drawbacks. In its $770 price range, buyers may well find units with less onerous tradeoffs. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2014Rating:Total score: 60%

67%HP Envy 15 x360 reviewSource: PC ProInitially, the HP Envy 15 x360's effective, poseable and competent core hardware had us optimistic about its prospects, but despite good performance and decent ergonomics, the screen is a real sticking point. Ultimately, there are better-balanced budget laptops around for a more reasonable price than the x360 can offer: the Asus X552CL, for example, may lack the hinge and touchscreen of the Envy (and you have to ask yourself if you really need it in a laptop of this size), but it's just as practical, is only slightly less powerful, and boasts a significantly better screen for only £350. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2014Rating:Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 67% features: 67% workmanship: 67%

50%HP Envy x360 15t TouchSource: Laptop MagI want to like the Envy x360. This convertible almost satisfies my desire for a laptop that can double as a productivity and media-consumption device. Even with its cumbersome size, the large, 15.6-inch touch screen makes good use of Windows 8.1. But the mediocre screen and short battery life make the Envy x360 difficult to recommend. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2014Rating:Total score: 50%

50%HP Envy X360Source: Digital TrendsThe HP Envy x360 is not the company’s best effort. Though it wears the premium Envy name, there’s nothing premium about its design, which looks and feels a bit cheap. Many recently reviewed mid-range notebooks, like the Flex 2 and the Acer Aspire E5, either look better, feel more durable, or both. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2014Rating:Total score: 50%

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The HP Envy x360 features a 15.6 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel. The flexible hinge allows four different modes: laptop, stand (sitting on its keyboard), tent (standing on its edges, with the hinge facing skywards) and tablet (flexed 360 degrees). The display brightness presents a problem when used outdoors in the bright sunlight. The TN LED panel only shows a clear image when faced directly by the user.

The sleek silver metal case feels and looks expensive. It is slightly heavy at 2.3 kg and is thicker than most notebooks with 2.36 cm in height. The x360 comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, a LAN port, an HDMI port, and a combined stereo jack. The combined stereo jack basically means users would be limited to smartphone headsets (two-in-one mic + earphone sets).

The HP Envy features an Intel Core i5 (1.7GHz), 8 GB RAM and a storage capacity of 1 TB. The two processor cores support up to 2.7 GHz, which makes the HP Envy more than capable of handling more demanding applications. However, the Envy suffers from a problem with system noise. It is always noisy, regardless of the load. Battery life is slightly above five and a half hours while connected to the WiFi, which is significantly more impressive than its rivals.

4210U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.6":

15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.

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